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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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